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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brigadoon Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Brigadoon Small Business Loans
Brigadoon unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Brigadoon Business Loans
What is the Larger Brigadoon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine your well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.